March 26 - March 29, 2026
Various locations in Dresden
From March 26 to 29, 2026, Dresden will host the CRISPR Roadshow, an event that brings science to life and makes it accessible to everyone. With a wide range of activities on offer, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the CRISPR/Cas method, talk to experts face to face, and discover science in a fun way. CRISPR/Cas, the molecular biology tool, is used to precisely modify DNA sequences in genomes. The first scientific documentation on the development and use of the method was published in 2012 by a working group led by Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna. In 2020, the two scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work.
The event is organized by BioWissKomm, a company specializing in science communication, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG), the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) at TU Dresden, and TU Dresden.
Lectures will present current research, development, and industrial applications, laboratory courses will allow participants to try out the CRISPR technique for themselves, a theater performance will depict laboratory life with dance, music, and pantomime, and a science café will explore the opportunities and limitations of the technology with the audience, adding a touch of humor. Experts will be available at a forum to answer questions from the public, including ethical aspects.